Prices on things are up across the board, Illinois' job market is one of the least recovered since COVID-19, and 330,000 Illinoisans are still out of work due to state-mandated lockdowns which have caused more than 1 million Illinois residents to lose their jobs.
According to a 1000-person survey conducted across the country, consumers in Illinois are more traditional when it comes to their Valentine’s Day gifts.
If you haven't been paying attention, Valentines Day is this Saturday.
Time to place your orders for flowers, candy, and of course, jewelry. Or, if you're more like my wife Amy and I, you'll have a bathroom remodeled as a gift to each other...